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firefox · 05-26-2011, 03:13 AM

I voted not for several probably subjective reasons. Those being:

No web browser - I want a basic web browser at least with WiFi enabled devices, for Wikipedia, Gmail, etc.
No MP3 Function, when I think its great not having to have a separate iPod, when the book can act as an MP3 player. It fills me with geeky joys.
I don't like full-screen touchscreens in a device that large that is e-ink. It doesn't seem right and is too gimmicky for my liking. I will miss cover flow. Plus the interface delays would drive me mad, a la Kobo/Kobo Touch.
The battery is non-replaceable. Come on, surely you could extend the life of your clearly-short-to-be-lived device by a little bit?
Is there an SD/microSD card slot in it? If there isn't then I'll be disappointed.
Too expensive to justify another eReader, even if it is Pearl. Especially if I was to buy one and import it to Australia, it's just not economic value.
It's just plain ugly to me. This new reader has no tech allure like I normally get with things like uber-thin laptops, the iPad, 3DS and indeed my original NOOKclassic.
It probably won't be rooted for awhile. Not that there would be much point of a softroot on this thing anyway. But openness is good.

Along with all of this, I am also not keen on the NOOKbook lock-ins which I am sure to occur.

Honestly, if this is the best Barnes and Noble can do for a second-generation device, I am most definitely disappointed. I'm seriously considering skipping this generation of Simple Touch Reader, K3 and PRSx50 and going with a Kindle 4 when it comes out, whenever it comes out.
Just my opinion

05-26-2011, 03:13 AM	#46
firefox MR Gen Z Representative Posts: 67 Karma: 696 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NSW, Australia Device: Barnes & Noble NOOKclassic	I voted not for several probably subjective reasons. Those being: No web browser - I want a basic web browser at least with WiFi enabled devices, for Wikipedia, Gmail, etc. No MP3 Function, when I think its great not having to have a separate iPod, when the book can act as an MP3 player. It fills me with geeky joys. I don't like full-screen touchscreens in a device that large that is e-ink. It doesn't seem right and is too gimmicky for my liking. I will miss cover flow. Plus the interface delays would drive me mad, a la Kobo/Kobo Touch. The battery is non-replaceable. Come on, surely you could extend the life of your clearly-short-to-be-lived device by a little bit? Is there an SD/microSD card slot in it? If there isn't then I'll be disappointed. Too expensive to justify another eReader, even if it is Pearl. Especially if I was to buy one and import it to Australia, it's just not economic value. It's just plain ugly to me. This new reader has no tech allure like I normally get with things like uber-thin laptops, the iPad, 3DS and indeed my original NOOKclassic. It probably won't be rooted for awhile. Not that there would be much point of a softroot on this thing anyway. But openness is good. Along with all of this, I am also not keen on the NOOKbook lock-ins which I am sure to occur. Honestly, if this is the best Barnes and Noble can do for a second-generation device, I am most definitely disappointed. I'm seriously considering skipping this generation of Simple Touch Reader, K3 and PRSx50 and going with a Kindle 4 when it comes out, whenever it comes out. Just my opinion Last edited by firefox; 05-26-2011 at 03:16 AM. Reason: Forgot some points.